“Happy Earth Day. Remember that even the smallest details count. Do something for the land now,” said the Earth Day Network.
Today is being held the 40th edition of the Earth Day. This very important day was created due to the help of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson fight, who established this day to create and promote a common awareness of the problems that the Eart has to go throgh because of humans lack of care. This day aims to ring a bell on the importance that pollution, conservation of biodiversity and climate, to name a few problems, have on the well being of the Earth.
It is very important to highlight that the Earth Day is continued by the people and communities themselves, and it is not “controlled” by political demands nor religious, ideological or racial movements. This reflects the power that societies have among the world and show that if we gather arround good projects with honest and caring ideas we can do whatever we want!
For instance, awareness must be raised about the non renewable natural resources and their management, as well as the promotion of environmental education in schools and other institutions. Also, recognition of the value of the participation from citizens in the regular activites must be congratulated!
As for the 21st century, this great movement for the Earth Day has also had its place in the cyberspace, where virtual communities arround the globe have made their statement! Let’s thank all those who have already expressed their support!
An ecologist said that “The Earth is our home and the home of all living things. The earth itself is alive. We are part of an evolving universe. We are members of an interdependent community of life with a magnificent diversity of life forms and cultures. We are humbled by the beauty of the Earth and we share a reverence for life and the sources of our being … ” So, as the Earth Day Network asked: let’s be an active part of the environmental network!!
Eugenia Larriera